How far is Tukwila, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Tukwila, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.63 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.84 mi
15.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.84 mi
Kilometers
15.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.63 mi
Kilometers
23.55 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 16, 11:50 AM PDT
Return by in Tukwila
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tukwila
2026-04-16T11:29
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 16, 11:50 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tukwila
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newcastle
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Tukwila
7.3 mi
00h 10m
To Bellevue
7.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tukwila and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tukwila and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on South 144th Street

    14 m · 7 sec · South 144th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 58th Avenue South

    801 ft · 22 sec · 58th Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on South 141st Place

    136 m · 16 sec · South 141st Place

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interurban Avenue South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Interurban Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue on West Valley Highway

    527 ft · 15 sec · West Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Renton, Everett

    1300 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast

    933 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tukwila and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
11.6 mi · 79%
Interurban Avenue South
1.1 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 5%
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi · 4%
Southeast 8th Street
0.18 mi · 1%
58th Avenue South
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Merge slight left

11.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newcastle
00h 10m from Tukwila
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tukwila and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tukwila to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Tukwila and 7.3 miles from Bellevue.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tukwila and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Newcastle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newcastle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newcastle.

RAIL

Tukwila station

11 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

17 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

35 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tukwila and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 9.84 mi (15.83 km).

Tukwila

#1 Tukwila

City in Washington

Population20,256
Coordinates47.4739900, -122.2609600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: South 144th Street (-122.260961, 47.474036)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.44
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.72 $5.44
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.89 $5.79
Premium $5.77 $3.00 $6.00
Diesel $5.47 $2.84 $5.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Tukwila and Bellevue. The current time is 11:29:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.